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This weekly exploration into the Berkshires arts world offers behind-the-scenes insights with news, exclusive interviews, and analysis of the ever-fluid state of our cultural organizations.

  1. 09/17/2023

    Will Call #76: Norma Dream

    Norma Dream is the songwriting project of Norma Jean Haynes: folksinger, banjo player, and wandering musician. Based in western Massachusetts, Norma Jean has followed a love of traditional song to Corsica, Bosnia, England, South Africa, and Appalachia, and her original songs are inflected by these experiences. Her debut album, Mothers & Daughters, embarks on an exploration of nature and… Source

  2. 07/02/2023

    Will Call #75 — NTRVW: Mátti Kovler of Floating Tower

    From the streets of Boston to the rolling hills of the Berkshires, we’re taking a deep dive into the remarkable journey of Floating Tower, a unique musical collective. Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Mátti Kovler, the founding artistic director of Floating Tower, who took his first steps on this path even before being named composer in residence at the Elie Wiesel Center at Boston… Source

  3. 01/12/2023

    Will Call #75 — NTRVW: Cirque du Soleil’s Frederic Umali

    Above: Cirque du Soleil’s Corteo comes to Worcester’s DCU Center January 12 – 15, 2023; photo by Maja Prgomet. And this is Episode Number 75 of Will Call here on the Greylock Glass. I’m your host Jay Velazquez, and I’m so pleased to have you with us for this show, which first aired Thursday, January 12, 2023. I’m excited, because we’re going to be talking about an extremely exciting show from… Source

  4. 07/31/2022

    Will Call #74 — NTRVW: Julia Mintz, on Four Winters

    From the film’s officially released information: GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass — The Berkshire International Film Festival and New Moon Films announce the New England premiere of the award-winning Four Winters: A Story of Jewish Partisan Resistance & Bravery During WWII. The film is a recipient of Steven Spielberg’s Jewish Story Partners Grant and was awarded “Best Documentary” at the Toronto Jewish… Source

  5. 02/28/2022

    Will Call #74 — NTRVW w/Michael Bobbitt

    Jason Velazquez: Today is Sunday, February 27th, 2022, and this is Episode number 74 of Will Call. I’m your host, Jason Velazquez, and I do thank you for tuning in to this episode, which has been a long time coming. For some reason, the Winter months tend to make the production of Will Call a problematic process. There’s no reason for there’s so much going on in and around the Berkshires when it… Source

  6. 08/16/2021

    Will Call #73 — NTRVW: Robert Miller of Project Grand Slam

    In this episode, the first of our sort-of post pandemic shows, we speak with the wise, witty, and very talented Robert Miller. A lot of people people launch a second Nact after they conclude one career. Most people don’t decide to grab an axe and take to the stage in pursuit of rock stardom. Fortunately for all of us, Robert did! His band, Project Grand Slam is a tight, rhythm-driven engine that… Source

  7. 12/15/2019

    Will Call #72 — NTRVW: Joanna Seaton & Donald Sosin on scoring for silent film

    We speak with two artists who keep alive a musical pursuit born during the nascent sensation of cinema — the scoring of silent films, on location and in real time. Donald Sosin and Joanna Seaton spoke with Will Call by Skype prior to their appearance at Images Cinema in Williamstown for “An Evening with Charlie Chaplin.” (courtesy http://silent-film-music.com/)… Source

  8. 11/01/2019

    Will Call #71: Jennifer Trainer on Museum Town

    In this episode, we speak with Jennifer Trainer, director of the documentary, Museum Town which released earlier in 2019, debuting at SXSW. Museum Town tells the story of MASS MoCA, arguably the United States’ most expansive contemporary art space, but it does a lot more besides. This flick situates the museum within the various contexts of history, culture, and economic development. Source

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This weekly exploration into the Berkshires arts world offers behind-the-scenes insights with news, exclusive interviews, and analysis of the ever-fluid state of our cultural organizations.

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  • Creator
    The Greylock Glass
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2023
  • Episodes
    72
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2016
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    Will Call